(Photography by Nicki Seefried)

Hi! I’m Meg.

Whether you’re self-publishing, heading into the querying trenches, or pursuing a career as a hybrid author, you wear a lot of hats. Brainstormer. Author. Editor. Marketer. Content creator. Speaker. Business manager.

Let’s face it: In this day and age, being an author means being many things all at once. And I can relate to the push and pull of being more than one thing.

After studying journalism, creative writing, and French in college, I started my career as an English language learning teacher in France. Soon after, I found my way into local journalism, working as a reporter for newspapers throughout New England. I later struck out on my own as a freelance writer, a shift that allowed me to continue reporting while exploring new mediums such as content writing and podcast production.   

In 2021, I decided to combine my long-standing love of literature with my years of media and marketing experience, and McIntyre Editorial Services LLC was born. I now work as an editor, writing coach, workshop leader, and all-around cheerleader dedicated to helping authors make their manuscripts shine.   

You could say I’ve taken a winding path to become a fiction editor. Though I didn’t realize it at the time, one common thread ties all of my professional interests together: a passion for amplifying voices.

No matter which hat I’m wearing — journalist, writer, educator, or editor — I believe that my purpose is to make people feel heard. My mission is to empower people to say what they need to say, whether through helping authors hone and share their message, distilling stories via ghostwriting, or reporting on issues and communities that have been systematically silenced.

“I was blown away by my experience with Meg. Her attention to detail is uncanny and I feel like she really understood what I was trying to achieve. She has the ability to pair praise with constructive criticism, making it so much easier to digest and improve.”

– Claire Dowler, Author

I know how hard it can be to speak up, and I struggled to find my own voice until I found a supportive creative community. For me, the catalyst was discovering the Gateless Writing method, a framework grounded in neuroscience and mindfulness and designed to help writers sidestep their inner critic. In 2022, I became a certified Gateless Writing teacher and now lead virtual workshops and salons dedicated to sharing the power of the methodology. 

I’m also a trained developmental editor through the Editorial Arts Academy and a member of ACES: The Society for Editing, the Alliance of Independent Authors, and the Freelance Editors Club. 

Want to know more about my approach before diving into a project? Book a free 15-minute consultation or inquire about a free sample edit. You can always get in touch at meg@mcintyreeditorial.com.

Let’s make sure your voice is heard.

Testimonials

  • "Meg is very thorough with her editing and provides a complete overview with her suggestions of what works and areas that need improvement. She gives great advice on how your story can be improved and catches those pesky issues that you otherwise may glance over."

    – NICOLE ANNBURY, WRITER

  • "Meg was a fantastic beta reader for my upcoming novel. She provided clear and exceptional feedback, and really pointed out the issues in my manuscript. So far, out of all of my beta readers, she has been the most detail-oriented and the most impactful in pushing my book through to the finish line."

    – SAM CALVO, WRITER

  • "Working with Meg exceeded my expectations. She answered all of my questions and asked detailed questions about my project. The feedback that she gave me was exactly what I needed. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, lovely, talented editor."

    – LAURA COY, WRITER, AUTHOR, PUBLISHER, ENCHANTED MOON PRESS LLC

  • "I received the manuscript evaluation service from Meg, and it was exactly what I had hoped to receive and more! It provided insight I, as the author, overlooked. She was timely in her turnaround as she met the deadline she promised."

    – SETH BJORK, WRITER

  • "Meg blew me away with her attention to all details of our collaboration. Her editing was great, of course. But she also provided a style sheet, helpful book coaching, and was organized and punctual even in the admin aspects of our project. I can highly recommend her."

    – TIM METZ, CO-FOUNDER, SAENT

  • "I'm so glad I made the choice to have Meg read my manuscript. Her feedback was kind, encouraging, and very helpful. She had ideas for how to improve certain aspects, and told me these things in a way that I could tell she cared about me and my story. Meg is clearly talented in what she does and I'm grateful to have had her insight into my project."

    – RC REYN, AUTHOR

  • "Working with Meg was a dream come true. ... I was so happy to find someone who connected with my words and my style of writing. Meg put me at ease through the whole project with both encouragement and updates, great critiques and advice. Even after she was finished she has been a wonderful support as I enter the querying world. I wouldn't have felt confident in my manuscript if it weren't for Meg!"

    – SARA CLEMENT, AUTHOR

Portfolio

This is a small sample of the titles I’ve worked on. Because I specialize in developmental editing, which occurs early in the editorial process, there is often a lengthy period between my work on a book and its publication.
The cover of Consumable Love by Madison Gray, which shows the Hopewell River bridge in Charleston against a background of faded bricks.
The cover of Shadow Peak by S.L. Hansen, which shows a woman with a pony tail standing in front of a misty Mount Rainier in Washington.
The cover of The Universal Connector: Space Siblings by Laura Coy, which shows a brother and sister looking through telescopes on their back dack.